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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monni Mantzurin (ranked 24979 p4p, 22394 weight class) and LeBron James (ranked 509 p4p, 511 weight class). Monni Mantzurin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Monni Mantzurin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LeBron James!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantzurin throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mantzurin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Mantzurin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mantzurin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mantzurin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mantzurin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mantzurin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mantzurin throws an elbow but James slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantzurin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mantzurin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mantzurin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mantzurin controlling the position.
Mantzurin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mantzurin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantzurin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mantzurin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mantzurin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mantzurin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mantzurin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantzurin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantzurin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, James has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mantzurin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mantzurin takes a little break here. James wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mantzurin looks up at the clock and then as James takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mantzurin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
James avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mantzurin.
James is not content to let Mantzurin control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mantzurin lands a nice forearm strike.
James takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
James looks winded!
Mantzurin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mantzurin cracks James with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mantzurin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
You can see the frustration on James's face as Mantzurin controls the position.
Mantzurin has an Americana. James didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mantzurin is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mantzurin hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Monni Mantzurin!
After winning the bout, Monni Mantzurin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated LeBron James had this to say: 'Im tired man.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flash Robinson Jr (ranked 25089 p4p, 25147 weight class) and Gage Hurt (ranked 502 p4p, 491 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flash Robinson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gage Hurt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hurt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robinson Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robinson Jr counters with a series of strikes. Hurt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hurt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hurt misses with a wild body shot.
Hurt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson Jr moves away from the strike by Hurt.
Hurt throws a jab when Robinson Jr was well out of range.
Robinson Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Hurt misses.
Robinson Jr is looking to counter punch.
Robinson Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hurt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robinson Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Robinson Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hurt back to the cage. Robinson Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hurt throws a hook but Robinson Jr blocks it.
Hurt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr digs a good body shot into Hurt's ribs.
Robinson Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hurt finds it's way round the side to connect with Robinson Jr's head.
Hurt misses the jab.
Robinson Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Robinson Jr tries to land a front kick but Hurt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson Jr lunges at Hurt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hurt's hand.
Hurt misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr works over Hurt's head and body with a nice combination.
Robinson Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Hurt's head.
Robinson Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Robinson Jr scores with a hook to the body. Hurt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hurt throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Hurt.
Gage Hurt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Robinson Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Robinson Jr cracks a nice hook into Hurt's ribs.
Robinson Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hurt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Robinson Jr blocks a jab.
Robinson Jr feints a jab promting Hurt to slip. Robinson Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hurt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Good exchange - Hurt coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hurt.
Hurt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hurt's hands.
Robinson Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hurt looks to land a right hand but Robinson Jr moved out of range.
Robinson Jr attempts a counter takedown but Hurt avoids it well and moves away.
Hurt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robinson Jr works Hurt's body with a nice hook.
Hurt misses with a body shot.
Hurt misses with a hook.
Robinson Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Robinson Jr lands a jab to Hurt's midsection.
Robinson Jr jabs at Hurt's body.
Robinson Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robinson Jr throws a one two combo.
Robinson Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hurt has time to react.
Robinson Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hurt eats them both and turns towards Robinson Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Robinson Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robinson Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurt manages to avoid it.
Robinson Jr is looking to wear down Hurt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hurt misses with a body shot
and Robinson Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hurt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robinson Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hurt looks winded!
Robinson Jr thuds a left hand into Hurt's body.
Robinson Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
Robinson Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hurt at a distance.
Robinson Jr scores with a body shot.
Hurt avoids the body shot from Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hurt throws a body punch but Robinson Jr moves out of range.
Hurt loads up on a big right hand but Robinson Jr slips the punch.
Robinson Jr tests Hurt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robinson Jr punishes Hurt's body with a nice straight punch.
Robinson Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hurt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson Jr throws a series of strikes that have Hurt backpedaling.
Hurt throws a lazy uppercut
and Robinson Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Robinson Jr digs a good hook to Hurt's body.
Hurt missing with a left hand there. Robinson Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson Jr attempts a counter takedown but Hurt avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hurt at a distance.
Robinson Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Robinson Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurt was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr tests Hurt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hurt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson Jr attempts a counter takedown but Hurt avoids it well and moves away.
Robinson Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Hurt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Robinson Jr lands a body shot.
Hurt is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Robinson Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hurt on the side of the head.
Robinson Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robinson Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurt was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr moves away from the strike by Hurt.
Robinson Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 Hurt is rocked!
Hurt throws a body punch but Robinson Jr moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson Jr throws a combination. Hurt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hurt is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson Jr finish him?
Robinson Jr throws a series of punches but Hurt avoids them all with ease.
Hurt seems to have recovered his senses.
Robinson Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hurt.
Robinson Jr clobbers Hurt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flash Robinson Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hurt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Robinson Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hurt misses with the head strike.
Hurt misses with some punches.
Hurt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hurt misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson Jr is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Robinson Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hurt can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson Jr controls the action.
Hurt misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson Jr prevents a body shot from Hurt.
A head punch on the inside from Hurt fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurt taking a breather.
Robinson Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson Jr blocking some punches.
Robinson Jr blocking some punches.
Hurt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson Jr backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robinson Jr looking to stall.
Robinson Jr tries to circle away but Hurt has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hurt.
Hurt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hurt working aggressively here.
Hurt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robinson Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hurt has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson Jr.
Hurt throws a head punch that misses.
Hurt has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson Jr.
Hurt misses with a body punch.
Robinson Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Hurt won't allow it.
Hurt misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurt misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson Jr.
Hurt misses with the head strike.
Robinson Jr blocks an uppercut.
Robinson Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hurt lands a shoulder strike.
Hurt scores with a shot to the side of Robinson Jr's head.
Robinson Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Hurt jumps guard but Robinson Jr stands there with Hurt around his waist. Hurt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hurt fails to land.
Hurt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Robinson Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Hurt has double underhooks.
Hurt swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurt throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson Jr.
Hurt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson Jr has had enough of the clinch but Hurt keeps him there for the moment.
Hurt misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson Jr blocks an uppercut.
Hurt has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson Jr.
Gage Hurt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hurt tries to throw a body punch but Robinson Jr avoids it by throwing Hurt back against the cage.
Hurt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hurt lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Hurt on the inside.
Hurt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hurt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson Jr blocking some punches.
Hurt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson Jr's elbow.
Hurt struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson Jr controls his hands.
Robinson Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Hurt cracks Robinson Jr with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hurt swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson Jr blocking some punches.
A short right from Hurt.
Hurt tries to throw a body punch but Robinson Jr avoids it by throwing Hurt back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson Jr.
Hurt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hurt tries to work over Robinson Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hurt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hurt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hurt.
Hurt swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gage Hurt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Robinson Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flash Robinson Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Hurt throws a hook but Robinson Jr avoids it easily.
Robinson Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hurt can do to turn this around?
Hurt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hurt blocks the body kick.
Robinson Jr throws a shot to the body.
Robinson Jr slips a jab from Hurt.
Robinson Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hurt.
Robinson Jr lands a nice hook to Hurt's body. Hurt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robinson Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Robinson Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hurt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hurt misses with a right hand
and Robinson Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robinson Jr lands a body shot.
Robinson Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hurt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hurt misses the shot to the body.
Hurt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hurt misses the jab.
Robinson Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hurt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Robinson Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Hurt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hurt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robinson Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hurt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Robinson Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robinson Jr connects with a body shot.
Hurt throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Robinson Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hurt throws out a loose jab but Robinson Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurt takes one to the side of the head.
Robinson Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hurt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurt. Robinson Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Hurt tries to get set, Robinson Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Hurt manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hurt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robinson Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robinson Jr lands with a good body shot.
Robinson Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hurt backs up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurt. Robinson Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robinson Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson Jr lands with a hook. Hurt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hurt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robinson Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Robinson Jr digs a good body shot into Hurt's ribs.
Robinson Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hurt walks into a left hand.
Robinson Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hurt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robinson Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurt.
Robinson Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robinson Jr misses with the combination.
Robinson Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robinson Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hurt.
Robinson Jr throws a shot to the body.
Robinson Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robinson Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Robinson Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robinson Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Robinson Jr works Hurt's body with a nice hook.
Hurt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson Jr manages to avoid it.
Hurt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robinson Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Robinson Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson Jr slips under a jab from Hurt.
Robinson Jr thuds a left hand into Hurt's body.
Hurt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Robinson Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robinson Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robinson Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Robinson Jr scores with a hook.
Hurt throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Robinson Jr lunges at Hurt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hurt's hand.
Robinson Jr cracks a nice hook into Hurt's ribs.
Hurt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hurt moves out of range of the body kick from Robinson Jr.
Nice jab there from Robinson Jr.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson Jr punishes Hurt's body with a nice straight punch.
Hurt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Robinson Jr tries to land a front kick but Hurt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hurt takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flash Robinson Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robinson Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flash Robinson Jr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Benton (ranked 5044 p4p, 3144 weight class) and Kemp Dennis (ranked 522 p4p, 377 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kemp Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis has his takedown stuffed
and Benton counters with a nice uppercut.
Dennis slips a jab and a cross from Benton.
Benton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dennis momentarily.
Dennis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benton jabs Dennis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No joy there for Benton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benton connects with a crisp jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Benton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dennis controls the position.
Benton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dennis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dennis trying to control the position but Benton is working away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dennis working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dennis scoring with punches from side control.
Dennis in side control, throwing shots but Benton defends.
Benton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dennis on the ground.
The ground and pound from Dennis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dennis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Dennis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dennis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benton stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Benton is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dennis connects with a decent elbow.
Dennis looks up at the clock and then as Benton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dennis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton wants to control but Dennis postures up.
Dennis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Benton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Benton's face as Dennis controls the position.
Benton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dennis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dennis remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dennis working the strikes but Benton uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis working Benton over with strikes.
Dennis is nestled in close to Benton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dennis slips a nice elbow through Benton's hands, connecting with Benton's forehead.
Dennis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dennis throwing shots but Benton is blocking nicely.
Dennis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dennis trying to control the pace.
Dennis thows a huge punch but Benton dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennis lands a nice short elbow.
Dennis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Benton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dennis working Benton over with strikes.
Dennis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dennis works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dennis lands a nice shot to the head.
Dennis with shots to the head and body - Benton looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennis with the ground and pound from mount.
Dennis scoring with strikes but Benton is staying in there.
Dennis wants to control the pace but Benton is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis dominated that round.
That's time! Benton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benton lands a really nice looking cross but Dennis seems unphased.
Benton catches Dennis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brandon Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Benton catches Dennis right on the button with a cross.
Dennis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benton.
Benton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Benton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dennis passes into half guard.
Dennis lands with a punch from half guard.
Dennis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dennis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dennis lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dennis working over Benton with some ground and pound. Benton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dennis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dennis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dennis stalling.
Dennis passes to full mount!
Dennis lands a big shot there that rocks Benton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dennis unloading with bombs!
Dennis lands with some strikes.
Dennis with shots to the head and body - Benton looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Benton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dennis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dennis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dennis cracks Benton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dennis cracks Benton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dennis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Benton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dennis landing shots from mount.
Dennis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dennis working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton wants to control but Dennis is having none of it.
Dennis with the ground and pound from mount.
Dennis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dennis trying to control but Benton is having none of it.
Dennis scoring with strikes but Benton is staying in there.
Dennis trying to control but Benton is having none of it.
Dennis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Benton looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis with a couple of short strikes.
Dennis working Benton over with strikes here.
Dennis working Benton over with strikes here.
Dennis with shots to the head and body - Benton looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dennis lands a nice shot to the head.
Dennis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
 Benton is rocked!
Dennis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Benton?
Oh Benton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dennis landing strikes from the mount.
Benton is in a horrible position here. Dennis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dennis softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Benton is out cold! Dennis jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemp Dennis!
Kemp Dennis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Brandon Benton spoke after the fight, saying 'Every battle is a chance for growth! I will be back!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Trei Bishop (ranked 1512 p4p, 4732 weight class) and Steven Maxwell (ranked 101 p4p, 270 weight class). Bishop's entrance music is Mos Def - Auditorium. A fine choice. Trei Bishop could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steven Maxwell's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trei Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maxwell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maxwell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bishop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bishop throws a hook but Maxwell blocks it.
Bishop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bishop is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maxwell is defending well.
Bishop is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trei Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maxwell stalling against the cage.
Bishop is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maxwell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bishop drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maxwell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maxwell gets tackled into the cage by Bishop. Bishop maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell is trying to push Bishop away but Bishop has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maxwell wants to break free but Bishop has control.
Maxwell has had enough of the clinch but Bishop keeps him there for the moment.
Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maxwell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maxwell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bishop gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Maxwell regains guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maxwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bishop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maxwell pulls Bishop in to control the position.
Bishop won't allow Maxwell to sweep him here.
Bishop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bishop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bishop lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maxwell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bishop works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bishop takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bishop throwing shots but Maxwell is blocking nicely.
Bishop working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maxwell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Maxwell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but Maxwell has wrist control.
Bishop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bishop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bishop has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bishop's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bishop's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maxwell keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bishop's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bishop preventing the sweep.
Bishop with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Maxwell.
Maxwell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maxwell pulls Bishop in to control the position.
Bishop makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bishop is looking to improve his position.
Maxwell is trying to control the action in half guard but Bishop is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maxwell tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bishop controls his leg.
Bishop regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maxwell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop looking for a sweep. Not yet Bishop, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trei Bishop dominated that round.
That's time! Bishop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slow jab from Maxwell misses its intended target.
Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maxwell blocks a jab.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Maxwell's shoulder, as Maxwell tries to avoid the shot.
Maxwell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bishop was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maxwell sneaks out the side door and pushes Bishop away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maxwell misses with an uppercut.
Maxwell throws a solid leg kick but Bishop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maxwell.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Maxwell.
Maxwell scores with a hook.
Bishop throws a hook but Maxwell avoids it easily.
Maxwell looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Bishop closes the distance and clinches.
Bishop changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maxwell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A solid body kick from Maxwell.
Maxwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Bishop rushes Maxwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maxwell is trying to push Bishop away but Bishop has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bishop has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maxwell after a bit of a struggle.
Maxwell wants to get back to striking at distance but Bishop won't allow it.
Maxwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maxwell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bishop slips a jab and a cross from Maxwell.
Bishop misses with a straight right.
Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maxwells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steven Maxwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Maxwell misses
and Bishop counters by clinching up.
Bishop is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maxwell is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trei Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maxwell after a bit of a struggle.
Bishop is looking for a takedown.
Maxwell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell is trying to force a seperation but Bishop has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell working hard to break the clinch.
Bishop gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bishop prevents Maxwell from improving his position.
Maxwell moves into full guard.
Bishop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maxwell's head.
Maxwell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but Maxwell has wrist control.
Maxwell is looking to stand up but Bishop isn't so interested in that idea.
Maxwell is pulling down on Bishop's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop stops Maxwell from standing up.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
Bishop scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bishop trying to control but Maxwell is working from the bottom.
Bishop throwing strikes from guard but Maxwell blocks nicely.
Bishop slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maxwell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maxwell connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maxwell. That's going to slow Bishop down.
Bishop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maxwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
A big right from Maxwell misses.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Maxwell moved out of range.
Maxwell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bishop momentarily.
Bishop clobbers Maxwell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Maxwell is out of range.
Maxwell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bishop is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maxwell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bishop passes Maxwell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bishop is looking to stall here but Maxwell recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Maxwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Bishop misses with a lunging right hand
and Maxwell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Nice uppercut there from Bishop.
Bishop lunges at Maxwell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maxwell's hand.
Bishop closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bishop lands in his opponent's guard.
Maxwell trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
Bishop with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop passes into half guard.
Bishop is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Maxwell keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bishop throws a big elbow that misses.
Bishop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maxwell's head.
Bishop throws an elbow that misses. Maxwell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bishop's guard. Nice move by Maxwell!
Maxwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maxwell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bishop's guard.
Bishop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maxwell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maxwell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maxwell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bishop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maxwell has managed to get both his arms back between Bishop's legs - danger averted.
Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop trying to control the position here.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Maxwell from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bishop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bishop closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maxwell quickly recovers to half guard.
Bishop not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bishop not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bishop throwing shots but Maxwell is blocking nicely.
Bishop seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bishop throwing shots but Maxwell is blocking nicely.
Bishop tries to pass to full mount but Maxwell defends it.
Bishop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bishop landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Trei Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Bishop.
Bishop stops Maxwell from getting back to his feet.
Bishop is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bishop working Maxwell over with strikes.
Bishop slows the pace down in half guard.
Bishop thows a huge punch but Maxwell dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop is keen to just control but Maxwell is a slippery customer.
Bishop lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trei Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bishop has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trei Bishop!
During a confident post fight interview, Trei Bishop thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Jones (ranked 2396 p4p, 1278 weight class) and Jean Francois LaFleur (ranked 239 p4p, 139 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Francois LaFleur!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, LaFleur regains guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but LaFleur is retaining full guard.
LaFleur keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones pushes down on LaFleur's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but LaFleur defends it.
Jones is keen to just control but LaFleur is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones is thwarting LaFleur's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LaFleur defends it well.
LaFleur slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
LaFleur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by LaFleur, which made it look bad.
LaFleur tries to counter by closing the distance.
LaFleur throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. LaFleur fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to control but LaFleur is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed LaFleur to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jones is pushing down on LaFleur's leg trying to pass to half guard. LaFleur is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones trying to control the action but LaFleur is working from the bottom.
Jones is working for a kimura but LaFleur is defending it quite comfortably.
LaFleur keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jones trying to control but LaFleur is having none of it.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is looking to work his way around to LaFleur's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but LaFleur defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LaFleur! But no joy.
The fighters circling - LaFleur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
LaFleur throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LaFleur but LaFleur pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LaFleur! But no joy.
LaFleur misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots for a takedown but LaFleur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaFleur throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but LaFleur sprawls and moves away.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaFleur can do to turn this around?
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 It looks like Jean Francois LaFleur has been cut.
LaFleur throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but LaFleur avoids it well and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LaFleur, as that shot connected.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into LaFleur's guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but LaFleur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dan Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones pushing down on LaFleur's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones wants to pass to mount but LaFleur is defending the position.
Jones wants to control but LaFleur is keeping him busy.
LaFleur wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones passes to side control.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but LaFleur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones misses with the ground and pound.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LaFleur is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
LaFleur is looking for a sweep.
Jones controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaFleur defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
LaFleur manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but LaFleur puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LaFleur manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaFleur working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Francois LaFleur's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones moves out of range as LaFleur strikes.
Jean Francois LaFleur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
LaFleur slips a jab from Jones.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LaFleur looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but LaFleur avoids it well and moves away.
Jones dips to his left and cracks LaFleur with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and LaFleur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones throws the left hand but LaFleur avoids the punch easily.
Jones sets himself, and LaFleur steps forward looking for the clinch! Jones avoids it this time.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch there but LaFleur circles away.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from LaFleur.
LaFleur scores with a body shot.
LaFleur misses the shot to the body.
Jones with a poor takedown
and LaFleur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LaFleur lands a nice shot to the body.
LaFleur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has LaFleur backing up. LaFleur nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur throws a good cross that connects.
Jones misses with a takedown
and LaFleur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaFleur throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
LaFleur scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from LaFleur. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
LaFleur slips a jab from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LaFleur but LaFleur pushes him off and we're back to square one.
LaFleur lands a big uppercut and Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jones looks OK. LaFleur waves Jones back to his feet!
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaFleur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFleur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from LaFleur.
LaFleur takes a shot to the head.
LaFleur throws a head punch that misses.
Jones is trying to trip LaFleur. He has hold of a leg but LaFleur is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! LaFleur is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but LaFleur is proving a slippery customer.
LaFleur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dan Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LaFleur with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Francois LaFleur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Wells (ranked 1176 p4p, 24738 weight class) and Zé Jiurgite (ranked 166 p4p, 598 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zé Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wells scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Zé Jiurgite has been cut.
Jiurgite misses with a hook. Wells ducked under it nicely.
Wells is looking to counter the offense by Jiurgite and move into the clinch.
Jiurgite finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wells throws a body punch but Jiurgite moves out of range.
Jiurgite misses with an uppercut
and Wells counters with a three punch combo that has Jiurgite backing up. Jiurgite nods at Wells to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice jab there from Wells.
Nice uppercut lands for Wells. That snapped Jiurgite's head back.
Jiurgite is rocked!
Wells lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Jiurgite head around and knocks him out cold! Wells hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Wells!
Noah Wells thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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